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EVs are changing the rules of motor body repair
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's motor body repair industry is adapting to the complexities of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle repairs, particularly due to the need for high-voltage system management and safety protocols, amid a limited pool of qualified technicians outside major cities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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The repair sector in South Africa is opening new routes by training more technicians in EV safety protocols and repair techniques. If you run a collision repair business, now is the time to invest in EV readiness or risk losing business to better-prepared competitors.
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